Pineapple and cheddar cheese are baked under a buttery cracker crumb crust in this casserole which goes well with ham.
INGREDIENTS (for 7 servings):
- 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, juice reserved
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 pound butter, melted
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 25 buttery round crackers, crumbled
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter or grease one 2 quart casserole dish.
In a mixing bowl, blend together 4 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice, sugar, flour and butter.
Add pineapple and cheese; mix well and pour into casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), sprinkle top with cracker crumbs and bake for 20 more minutes.